Genesis 10:32

of these were the nations divided Cf. Genesis 10:1; Genesis 9:19. The word rendered "divided" is different from that in Genesis 10:25, but is the same as that which is found in Genesis 10:5. Looking back we can discern the object of the compiler in demonstrating (1) the unity of the race through Noah; (2) the origin of the peoples through his sons; (3) the origin of Israel through Shem and Eber.